Logistics Transportation Manager, IAD Data Center Logistics

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Be a part of operating the worlds largest cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon Web Services is seeking a bright motivated hardworking individual to fill the Data Center Logistics Manager position. This impactful position requires analytical strength attention to detail open communication and the ability to work autonomously.

The Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role that partners with Infrastructure teams and various Amazon stakeholders to manage communication team metrics and specific deliverables. This position requires strong urgency sound judgment and the ability to drive teams toward innovation and simplification across local regional and cross-regional scales. As both strategist and implementer they ensure streamlined organizational activities that guarantee business success while developing and coaching their team members to make effective decisions and improve organizational culture.

In their leadership capacity Logistics Managers establish and maintain a culture of accountability ensuring team members understand their roles expectations and impact on broader organizational goals. They demonstrate expertise in escalation management consensus building and setting vision and direction for their designated areas. Through their high judgment and expertise they design optimal team structures and mechanisms to meet both immediate and long-term business objectives while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.

The role requires both tactical and strategic thinking to achieve success. Tactically Logistics Managers ensure efficient team operations SLA compliance and results delivery through effective planning and communication. Strategically they establish goals in undefined areas create vision and align priorities with long-term business objectives. They maintain a strong focus on measurable outcomes data-driven decisions and policy compliance while continuously working to improve customer experience deliverable quality and team environment through root cause resolution automation and strategic project prioritization.

Key job responsibilities
It is the managers responsibility to guarantee the organization is running smoothly ensuring our service meets the expectations and needs of our customers and business on a daily monthly and yearly basis. Some of these operational tasks include:
- Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations and ensure accuracy and quality
- Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts determining productivity requirements and partnering with other Logistics Managers to balance labor
- Determine timelines that meet business and customer expectations; ensure they are met
- Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
- Remove roadblocks and obstacles for major initiatives

It is the managers responsibility to act as a Logistics business leader by doing the following:
- The primary point of contact for communication and escalation to both internal and external teams/customers within their respective area
- The primary developer of team strategies vision and goals for their team in alignment with the broader organization
- Ensure operational practices are fully compliant with legislation and policy
- Generate and/or filter information from higher levels of management to their teams
- Creating managing and supporting recognition and communication programs

It is the managers responsibility to act as a logistics people leader by doing the following:
- Manage and drive staffing plans schedules quality initiatives performance levels and process change initiatives
- The primary facilitator of team coordination and cohesion
- Maintain a strong focus on personal and team growth and development
- A strong supporter of projects outside of day-to-day operations
- Distribute new opportunities fairly amongst the team when available
- Hold regularly scheduled 1:1s with a focus on personal development
- Ensure accountability and documentation on coaching opportunities
- Opening new requisitions and ensure bar is being raised with new internal hires

Process Improver- The manager shall be a champion of continuous improvement by:
- Proactively being a driver of process standardization and continuous improvement across the org
- Contributes to operational deployment plans outlining critical and best practice launch activities
- Teaching how to create documents processes tools and metrics that reflect outcomes
- Conducts post-deployment evaluations to measure launch effectiveness (PDSA)
- Advise team members on process improvement strategies

Audits - The manager will conduct monthly audits using a standardized checklist.

Meetings - Lead team meetings. The manager may also represent Logistics locally and/or globally.

Travel - Travel between sites and across the cluster based on the need of the team and business.

Operational knowledge - Must be able to work with team members for hands on learning and training. Must be able to lift 39lbs individually and team lift for heavier items.

Must be accessible at all times via telephone text or similar instant messaging platforms

- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of people management experience
- Experience in computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- 3 years of logistics experience

- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience analyzing data to make business decisions
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Experience working proactively and independently meeting deadlines and delivering on projects and tasks
- Experience in transportation or supply chain within a high-volume logistics manufacturing or engineering environment
- Bachelors degree in supply chain/logistics or related field
- Experience in stakeholder management and communication management

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at VA Manassas - 65000.00 - 113800.00 USD annually